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The blood’s on all our hands

Jacintha Saldanha’s tragic death is the end result of a culture that thrives upon tabloid values, writes Bridget Judd.

Explainer: Copyright and fair dealing

Under the Copyright Act, ‘Fair dealing’ allows for copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Isabelle Laskari explains the principles.

Explainer: The Chatham House Rule and Alan Jones

Who would have thought one rule could be so hard to follow? Emily Gook explains the ‘Chatham House Rule’ and how it can land politicians, media magnates and journalists in hot water.

No point calling it a tragedy

The murder-suicide of NFL player Jovan Belcher over the weekend has been described by many as a tragedy. However, the frequency in which gun crime is committed in the US means that it cannot be labelled as such, writes Liam Quinn.

Setting some standards

Amidst what is often referred to as a ‘race to the bottom’, parliamentarians often forget the importance of proper conduct, writes Erdem Koç.

Andrew Holden’s Age

Andrew Holden has faced many challenges in his first five months as editor-in-chief at The Age, as Robert Henningham discovers.

The burden of balance

Ashley Shenker explores the challenges of balance between full-time work, studies and everyday life.

A humble hero of wine

Nat White is one of Australia’s most important winemakers, having pioneered wine in the Mornington Peninsula. Despite this feat, he remains a particularly humble producer, writes Eric George.

Untying America’s legal system

Investigative reporter Mara Leveritt talks to Isabelle Laskari about her career, her books and keeping the American legal system in check.

A peep into Peter’s life

Channel Seven presenter Peter Mitchell takes time away from the news desk to discuss things beyond the bulletin with Jake Keating.

Four more years for Obama

Americans have voted to re-elect Barack Obama as US President for a second term, who has inspired a change in the country like no other, writes Liam Quinn.

Campaign Conversations – Decision day

Americans are voting today in the 2012 presidential election, with Obama leading in the polls ever so slightly. Eric George and Liam Quinn look at the last week of campaigning in this final podcast.

Why Obama deserves a second term

Liam Quinn has spent the past year observing US politics from close-up. While he can’t vote in the presidential elections today, he’s hopeful Americans will return Obama to office.

A life in journalism

Death threats, natural disasters and drug dealers: Jordan Witte speaks with James Nevein about his time in journalism.

Campaign Conversations – Too close to call

A week to go in the 2012 US presidential election campaign, the two candidates are virtually tied in the polls. Eric Geogre and Liam Quinn look at the campaigning so far, and discuss what will happen in the next week.